Video
April 4, 2011
Nonprofit social service agencies are releasing video messages intended to remind Connecticut legislators about the need to protect services for vulnerable residents as lawmakers consider the state budget.
The Connecticut Community Providers Association is releasing the videos over the next several weeks.
The first video, which is being sent to lawmakers and policymakers, highlights services the nonprofit agencies provide to more than 500,000 residents, including those with mental illness, substance abuse issues, developmental and physical disabilities.
March 21, 2011
At the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference held this past weekend in Washington, D.C., the winners of the 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards were announced. The four winning videos came from the Post Carbon Institute, Ronald McDonald House Austin, American Jewish World Service and Watershed Management Group.
March 8, 2011
A new video contest is asking Naperville, Ill., and all of DuPage County high schoolers, to tap into their giving spirits.
Giving DuPage is kicking off its first video contest and encouraging teenagers to share their love for volunteerism on camera. Students can submit videos through April 8 explaining why they volunteer, where they volunteer and what they like about it.
March 3, 2011
A Bay Area filmmaker and the nonprofit where he has volunteered since 2006 are making the most of a video they produced together, winning a national contest for nonprofits focusing on issues that affect children and families.
A short version of Ben Tuller’s 40-minute film “A New Way Home,” which he made for George Mark Children’s House in California, won the first-place prize in Tufts University’s 501C3: Capturing Change on Camera contest.
February 10, 2011
See3 and YouTube are back for the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards! Video submissions are open and close March 2. The 16 finalists will be selected March 6, and public voting on the DoGooder YouTube channel begins March 7 and lasts until March 11. The winners will be announced March 19 at the Nonprofit Technology Conference.
Here are 10 details to keep in mind before you enter:
1. You have to submit a video made in 2010
2. The contest has no specific category or missions. Ah open minds and flexibility!
January 14, 2011
FOR the first time in its more than 100-year history, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is actively seeking donations, through a nationwide campaign, to underwrite its work with children at risk.
Called “Start Something,” the campaign uses traditional as well as social media to illustrate the positive impact the adult volunteers of Big Brothers Big Sisters have on children’s lives, and to solicit both volunteers and financial support.
January 6, 2011
BroadbandTV Corp. recently launched a YouTube destination to get your social good on. The site, VISO Give, aggregates pre-existing video content from nonprofits, sorts it by company name and type of cause, and lets you watch or search for your favorites.
What makes the site interesting is its emphasis on providing a service not just to users looking for videos, but to the non-profits looking for help. Charities usually have to fight for two things: exposure and funding. VISO Give helps with both.
December 14, 2010
The American Jewish World Service, an antipoverty and human rights organization led by Ruth Messinger, wanted a video to show donors at its 25th birthday party on Oct. 28. The film they commissioned, is different from the standard nonprofit propaganda, different enough to have been watched nearly a million times.
The film features a medley of Hollywood stars making light of Jewish stereotypes. Messinger says that the film has been an unqualified success.
July 30, 2010
Blackbaud announced the launch of BlackbaudTV, a new resource for the nonprofit community, with videos featuring nonprofit news, technology tools and tips, philanthropy in action, Blackbaud customers, partners, and events.
Blackbaud is holding the BlackbaudTV Inspire Contest to encourage nonprofit professionals to submit videos in response to the question, “How do you inspire supporters to take action?” The two winners receive free registrations to the 2010 Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits – North America.
June 16, 2010
Seriously, how do you not love this video from Beth Kanter? Not only is the video adorable, but the concept of a virtual book launch party is cool. It's near and dear to my heart, especially, since we're still reeling over the success of FS' first virtual conference and trade show
